Myanmar has opened its doors to the world and the country’s astonishing sights remain blissfully devoid of mass tourism. Looping across the country, this classic Myanmar tour explores the intimate and the authentic, revealing the untouched world-wonders that dapple the landscape. From the temples of Bagan, to ancient capitals and colonial relics, the 10-day itinerary traverses the eras while always connecting with Myanmar’s generous soul.
Day 01 Arrive Yangon
Arrival at Yangon, meet assist and transfer to hotel. Evening visit Shwedagon Pagoda rises above its base. Erected more than 2500 years ago and enshrining eight hairs of Buddha placed in a treasure chamber deep under its base. It is the highest symbol of the people’s devotion to Buddha. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 Yangon – Heho (By Flight) / Heho – Inle Lake (By Cruise)
After breakfast, Proceed to Heho. Arrive Heho, you are now in the Shan State. Agreeable climate 800 meter above sea level. Drive to Nyaung Shwe on the way photo stop of Shwe Yan Pyay old wooden monastery, pagoda. Sightseeing by Cruise on the beautiful Inle Lake home to Inthar national race, many of whom live in stilted houses built over the water. Inle Lake is second largest lake in Myanmar, stretches 11 miles .On the Cruise trip you will visit the market places, floating villages and floating gardens, silk & lotus stem weaving. You can also see Inthar technique of leg-rowing where one leg is wrapped around the paddle to drive the Cruise and also their traditional way of fishing. Afternoon: visit the famous Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda and Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries on the lake to see ancient Buddha images. Overnight at hotel
Day 03 Inle Lake- Mine thauk Village – Indein – Inle Lake (By Cruise)
After breakfast, Proceed to village of Maing Thauk on the edge of Inle Lake by Cruise. Walk up a dirt track through the village and continue up the hill to a stupa. The walk takes around trip and the route is not steep. In the afternoon, we enjoy another Cruise tour to Indein, at the western end of the Lake. The Cruise takes you through a long and this ride is one of the most scenic Cruise tours on Lake Inle. Overnight at hotel
Day 04 Inle Lake – Taungyi – Inle Lake (By Road) (23 kms / 40 min-One Way)
After breakfast, Proceed to pine-clad hills to Taunggyi, capital of Southern Shan State and a former British hill station. Visit the local Market where minority people sell their produce, the small Hill Tribe Museum. A Cheroot Factory and drive to the top of one of the hills for views over the city and surrounding countryside. Afternoon, you have to enjoy at Taungyi Hot Balloon Festival, which is celebrating at Taunggyi. The people celebrate the Tazaungdine festival with Kahtein as well as the releasing up Hot-balloons into the sky. Balloons in the shape of elephant, ox, horse, water-buffalo, bird, pig, fish, owl and parrot are released during the Hot Balloons Festival in Taunggyi. Hot balloon festival is the biggest festival in Myanmar. The festival is attended not only by Taunggyi Citizens but also by people from southern Shan State and many different places of Myanmar-Burma. Taungyi’s Kahtein tradition festivals is amazing and worthy of reverence. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 Inle Lake – Yangon (By Flight )
After breakfast, Proceed to Yangon. Arrive Yangon, sightseeing with drive through the Colonial Style Buildings downtown, the Chinatown area and the Indian quarter. Enjoy your photo stop at Sule Pagoda and City Hall. Continue visit to Botathaung Pagoda close to the Yangon Wharves. There is a sort of mirrored maze inside the stupa, with glass showcases containing many of the ancient relics. Afternoon: visit to Bogyoke Market, And it has the largest selection of Burmese handicrafts. Continue to the reclining Buddha at Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda, is almost as large as the enormous figure in Bago Shwethalyaung. Then drive to Kandawgyi Park and take photo of Shwedagon Pagoda from Kandawgyi Park. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 Depart Yangon
Departure transfer to onwards destination.
| City | Nights | 5* Hotels |
| Yangon | 02 | Kandawgyi Palace Hotel |
| Inle Lake | 03 | Aureum Resort Hotel |
- Accommodation as per the program.
- Meals as per the program.
- Entrance fees.
- Domestic flight for Yangon – Heho – Yangon
- Private boat ride in Inle Lake.
- Local English speaking guide.
- All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
- All taxes.
Personal Expenses.
Camera / Video Camera Fees.
Medical Aid.
Tips.
Travel Insurance.
Visa (If any).
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.